Wind increased while pilot was flying to point where he could not penetrate with full bar. Pilot applied big ears but made no forward progress. Pilot steered backwards and landed in trees. Pilot waited for assistance and was then able to climb down.

Unhurt

4 Feb 2018

Male

84

Pilot

Crimdon deneUnited Kingdom

25-30 Km/hModerate TurbulenceRain, Snow

ParagliderFoot

OzoneDelta 3

Pilot took of in windy conditions and was blown back into a caravan park.

Unhurt

4 Feb 2018

Male

56

CP

United Kingdom

10-15 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

NovaIon3Verso2

After preparing for flight and having completed pre-flight checks, pilot decided to change launch point. Pilot unclipped leg straps to make walking easier. Pilot did not carry out full pre-flight check and took off with leg straps undone. Pilot was unable to get into seat but was able to land due to vertical safety strap.

Unhurt

4 Feb 2018

Male

58

Pilot

Carrock Fell

5-10 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

AdvanceEpsilon 8

Pilot was using "Wind Riders" hand warmers while flying. Pilot applied 'big ears' to give separation from a higher pilot before landing. On releasing the big ears and attempting to make a landing approach, the pilot found that his brake pulleys had become jammed in the fabric of the Wind Riders. Pilot landed hard in a sharp turn but was uninjured.

Unhurt

30 Jan 2018

Male

48

Pilot

HaresfieldUnited Kingdom

5-10 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

SkywalkChili 3

Pilot caught wingtip in trees while ridge soaring but was able to turn away and land safely. Glider suffered broken lines at the top of the 'B' cascade at the wing tip.

Unhurt

26 Jan 2018

Female

50

AP

Uffington White HorseUnited Kingdom

5-10 Km/hNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

NovaMentor 4

Pilot had been dragged on previous landing and failed to notice emergency parachute handle had become detached. Pilot was attempting to launch again but was stopped by a pilot who had noticed the parachute handle was not attached.